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Meeting the Michael Jordan We Didnt Know

In this weeks newsletter, Marc Stein takes a final look at The Last Dance and shares reader suggestions for ways the N.B.A. can honor David Stern. Read more...

Security Concerns Give the White House a Fortified New Look

It increasingly resembles a Washington version of the Green Zone that sheltered American and Iraqi officials in Baghdad. Read more...

'Quickie' no-fault divorces could be legal from next month

The reforms will mean a 'no-fault' divorce can be granted to a couple after just six months, rather than the currently enforced separation by agreement after two years. Read more...

Staring at a phone screen before bed can cause depression

Staring at your phone screen when you should be sleeping can make you depressed over time, new research in China suggests. Read more...

The Making of Marcus Rashford

The Manchester United star has put his shoulder behind an effort to make sure children dont go hungry during lockdown. Hes doing it, he says, because he knows the feeling. Read more...

Why won't the NHS test for the heart attack gene 200,000 of us don't even know we have?

Familial hypercholesterolaemia is often symptomless, but if untreated, patients can die before reaching middle age or even as children, like Rianna Wingett from Essex, pictured. Read more...

A masterclass with Itoje When Sportsmail trained with England star

Earlier this week, I was one of three intrepid amateurs given a masterclass by one of this country's supreme athletes, Saracens and England lock Maro Itoje. The results were predictably horrific. Read more...

Breaking Down Those Color Lines in a Music Industry That Drew Them

The first black person appointed president of a major U.S. record label talks about race in the industry, and what has and hasnt changed. Read more...

Disney Plus Racks Up 50 Million Subscribers in 5 Months

The Hollywood colossus has been crippled by the pandemic. Its upstart streaming service is one exception. Read more...

A Brazilian judge has suspended activities at a pork plant owned by meatpacker JBS SA in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul for 14 days, according to a copy of the decision seen Friday night. Read more...

Reggie Watts recalls racism he's endured

In the wake of George Floyd's death by police, "The Late Late Show with James Corden" bandleader Reggie Watts recalled stories of racism he and his family had endured. Read more...

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Outrage as YouTube influencer 'rehomes' adopted autistic son

Analytics show that 33-year-old Myka's subscriber count has plummeted by more than 15,750 in the last 30 days. She now has just over 700,000 followers on her channel. Read more...

Arthritis drug reduced the risks of dying of coronavirus by nearly half in a small study

A new study from the University of Michigan found that tocilizumab, a rheumatoid arthritis drug, reduced the liklihood of death for coronavirus patients on ventilators by 45%. Read more...

Skincredible! Researchers create a electronic bandage that helps wounds heal FOUR TIMES faster

A study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison wrapped the e-bandage around the chests of rats who had a cut on their backs. This caused the wound to heal in just three days versus 12 in others. Read more...

Wigan 0-2 Leeds United Patrick Bamford double downs 10-man Latics

Patrick Bamford scored twice as Leeds United made light work of 10-man Wigan to continue their impressive start to the season at the DW Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Read more...

Misinformation About George Floyd Protests Surges on Social Media

In the universe of false online information, Mr. Floyd remains alive and George Soros is to blame for the protests. Read more...

US Park Police says it was a MISTAKE to deny using tear gas before Donald Trump's infamous photo-op

A U.S. Park Police official said Friday it was a 'mistake' to use the word 'tear gas' in a public statement denying its use, only to have the acting chief issue a statement walking it back. Read more...